Quaint, listed 15th Century cottage with modernity

A newly renovated quintessentially pretty cottage, in a prominent position within Matfield village. The cottage has a fascinating history dating back to the 15th century, at one time was the village post office and general store. With a wealth of period features, this semi detached property has a contemporary feel with a versatile, open plan layout with high specification fittings within the open plan modern kitchen and two bathrooms, one being an en-suite to the master bedroom. With exposed brickwork, painted timber beams and open plan sitting / dining / kitchen, it is ideal for both entertaining and relaxing. Wide windows with plantation shutters, its open plan configuration is unusual for a cottage of this age and gives it a wonderful balance. Within the kitchen is an array of high end integrated appliances that includes a coffee machine, steam oven and sensor opening wall units. One single, one Double bedroom, A luxurious family bathroom with shower and slipper bath are situated on the ground floor. A master bedroom is located on the top floor with fitted storage and an equally stylish en-suite shower room. The living room has a double sofa bed for two extra guests. A private driveway to the side provides convenient off-road parking. At the rear of the property, a good sized landscaped garden provide an idyllic place to enjoy al fresco dining or relaxing on either a broad brick paved patio or raised decked terrace, complete with BBQ and Hot Tub. The property is located in the picturesque village of Matfield with its idyllic village green (the largest in Kent) with cricket pavilion and duck pond. Local amenities include ‘The Poet’ being an outstanding Gastro pub with fine dining, an Award Winning butchers / general store, and another village pub, ‘The Star’. Paddock Wood is about 1.5 miles away and has a mainline train station providing a regular service into London, a sports centre and local shopping amenities including a Waitrose. Tunbridge Wells is 5.8 miles away for a range of shopping facilities, recreational amenities, cinema complex, theatres, golf courses and numerous restaurants. Locally there are an abundance of walks, events and activities, simply put in Matfield walks, Royal Tunbridge Wells, and Hop Farm Kent into a search engine (Website hidden by Airbnb) Polite Notice Whilst we want all guests to enjoy their stay at Cherrytrees we kindly ask all guests to be respectful and considerate to our neighbours and keep noise to a minimum. No Parties Please Should this request be compromised all guests will be asked to leave the premises immediately. The property has private parking outside the front. I live in the other semi detached next door so will be on hand with any queries you could have! The property may not come up on a sat nav / maps, so the best address is : Hammonds Butchers, Matfield (or) The Green, Matfield, Tonbridge TN12 7JT The cottage is directly opposite the butchers or diagonally opposite The Star (pub) Matfield.